Ama (pearl-diver), standing and wearing a rush skirt, her long, straight hair dangling, holding the domed kama-knife she needs to open the clams in her right hand, her head turned left with a strained expression, perhaps looking for the best spot for her next dive? Ivory, delicately carved, engraved and with details such as hair and rush skirt stained dark. Signed on an oval cartouche: Yoshitami or Kimin (not clearly legible, the first character is badly rubbed). Natural himotoshi. H.7.8cm. Condition A/B. Age cracks, left foot slightly bumped.
Please note that objects made of ivory, rhinoceros horn and turtle shell, due to Cites regulations can only be sold within the European Community. At present the export in third countries is prohibited.